South Carolina § 56-5-3280 - Bridge and railroad signals.
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§ 56-5-3280. Bridge and railroad signals.
(a) No pedestrian shall enter or remain upon any bridge or approach thereto beyond the bridge signal, gate or barrier after a bridge operation signal indication has been given.
(b) No pedestrian shall pass through, around, over or under any crossing gate or barrier at a railroad grade crossing or bridge while such gate or barrier is closed or is being opened or closed.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 46-447; 1977 Act No. 145 SECTION 11.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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